Metal stud building panel with foam block core

Abstract

A building panel using spacer blocks that fit between channels wherein the spacer blocks interlock and slid together between the support channels. The spacer blocks interlock horizontally and vertically using a means of forming a tongue and groove connection between the spacer blocks and between the framing members. Various interlocking tongue and groove connections form different wall structures and horizontal bracing channels along with the horizontal tongue and trough add flexibility. Metal channels and wood are used as framing members and the structural insulating core assembly can form structural insulated panels (SIP's). A coupling is used to connect vertical framing members and brackets are shown connecting spacer blocks than full height framing members.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of patent application Ser. No. 12 / 456,707 filed Jun. 22, 2009 now U.S. Pat. No. 8,161,699 and Ser. No. 12 / 231,875 filed on Sep. 8, 2008 now U.S. Pat. No. 8,176,696.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.PARTIES OR JOINT RESEARCH[0003]Not Applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention relates to an improved wall system where a building panel using a tongue and groove assembly of foam spacers that interlock and slide together with support channels that when assembled form a structural insulating core. The structural insulating core wall is used as an independent framed wall, or in combination of an independent wall and a Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) wall, in conjunction as part of a precast wall or as part of forming system to form a concrete beam and column structure. To further enhance the structural insulating core, interior and exterior rigid boards (like plywo...

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Benefits of technology

[0024]Another aspect of the invention is that exterior wall sheathing and interior rigid insulation in a wall are formed as one and together form an integrated material referred to a foam spacer. The integrated wall sheathing speeds construction since usually two different construction trades installs the wall sheathing and the interior insulation and the foam spacers provides a measurement say 16″ or 24″ on center for a faster wall installation.

[0029]Another aspect of the pending patent is that the spacer foam can be formed to include the area shown as the foam material creating the thermal break between the wall forming structures as well as an insulated wall. This structural insulating core of channels and foam spacer can be used as the center core of a concrete column and beam wall mold or as just a framed wall using the support channels and either spacer insulation or foam spacer for a conventional framed wall. The spacer insulation is formed using tongue and groove sides so as to easily slide into place between the channels. This interlocking foam core can glue together to form panels as well as to form structural insulated panels (SIP's) with the exterior and interior faces glue together to form one panel.

Problems solved by technology

The inner and outer boards that are installed over the foam spacers are not in contact with the support channels and create a thermal break in the improved wall system.

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